Professor Charles Spence, Fellow of Somerville College, has been quoted in an article in The Times (paywall) which looks at some of the menu design strategies restaurants employ to encourage patrons to spend money.

A study by Professor Spence was also the subject of Manger avec les yeux, an article published by French-language Canadian newspaper La Presse on its website last week. The article looked at how food presentation can affect not just the dining experience but even how food tastes.

Professor Spence’s research receives regular press attention. His next book, The Perfect Meal: The Multisensory Science of Food and Dining, is due to be published in September.

Further reading?

Somervillian and WW2 Wren Patricia Owtram wins ‘Oldie Secret Agent Of The Year’ Award

Learn More
27 November 2023
Somervillian and WW2 Wren Patricia Owtram wins ‘Oldie Secret Agent Of The Year’ Award

From wartime trauma to academic success: one family’s story

Learn More
24 November 2023
From wartime trauma to academic success: one family’s story

A Thanksgiving Message for Our US Alumni

Learn More
23 November 2023
A Thanksgiving Message for Our US Alumni